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- Fascioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy- A Case Report
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1 Department of Medicine, SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Sattur, Dharwad, Karnataka, IN
1 Department of Medicine, SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Sattur, Dharwad, Karnataka, IN
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International Journal of Contemporary Medicine, Vol 1, No 2 (2013), Pagination: 15-17Abstract
Fascioscapulohumeral dystrophy (FSHD) is the third most common form of muscular dystrophy. It should be considered in patients with complaints of progressive weakness. We present the case of a man with facial, arms and leg weakness. Clinically diagnosed as FSHD. Electro diagnostic testing revealed findings consistent with a myopathic disorder. Subsequent genetic testing identified a FSHD allele size consistent with a FSHD deletion mutation, thus confirming the diagnosis of FSHD. Unfortunately, no effective treatments currently exist for FSHD. However, supportive measures involving physical therapy and the use of orthotics may aid in improving function and mobility.Keywords
Fascioscapulohumeral, Muscular Dystrophy, Electro Diagnostic Testing.
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- Cutaneous Leishmaniasis: Case Report from Tertiary Care Hospital from North Karnataka
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MD Kashinkunti
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1 Department of Medicine, SDM college of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Sattur, Dharwad, Karnataka, IN
1 Department of Medicine, SDM college of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Sattur, Dharwad, Karnataka, IN
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International Journal of Contemporary Medicine, Vol 1, No 2 (2013), Pagination: 62-64Abstract
Cutaneous leishmaniasis is the most common form of leishmaniasis caused by flagellate protozoa of the genus Leishmania transmitted by sand fly bites. Old World leishmaniasis is endemic in the Mediterranean Sea and the neighboring countries. We present a case of a 19 year old girl with a cutaneous leishmaniasis in form of papules on the nose. Histopathological examination showed diffuse dermal infiltrate predominantly of macrophages with admixture of few lymphocytes, eosinophils and plasma cells. In most of macrophages amastigotes were seen. Because of higher rate of travel and work abroad increased number of sporadic cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis in non-endemic areas should be taken into account.Keywords
Cutaneous Leishmaniasis, Sand Fly, Amastigotes.References
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